When to go · Angola
Angola in June
Great month. Cacimbo: cool and grey in Luanda, clear in the south.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Angola
- Prices
- Medium
- Angola
Verdict
Cacimbo: cool and grey in Luanda, clear in the south.
Is another month better than June?
No other month rates higher than June for Angola in this guide.
Weather in June
- Luanda and the north coast · Luanda, Cabo Ledo, Kissamacool
The cool, overcast 'cacimbo' runs June–September with grey skies but no rain; March–April bring the heaviest downpours.
- Southern highlands · Lubango, Serra da Leba, Tundavalabest weather
At 1,700 m Lubango is mild; winter nights drop near freezing. Summer storms make the Leba road slippery.
- Namibe desert coast · Moçâmedes (Namibe), Iona National Park, Tômbwacool
Almost rainless; cold Benguela Current fogs in winter. 4x4 and a guide for Iona.
- Central coast · Benguela, Lobito, Baía Azulbest weather
Drier than Luanda; best beach weather in the dry months.
- Interior plateau and north · Malanje, Kalandula, Huambo, Lunda provincesbest weather
Kalandula Falls flow strongest April–June; the rains make dirt roads difficult Oct–Apr.
- Central Angola: Central highlands · Huambo, Biéwarm
Dry season May–Oct, cooler evenings; rainy season Nov–Apr.
- Central Angola: Coastal Benguela · Benguela provincewarm
Mild year‑round, sea breezes; occasional heavy rain Nov–Mar.
- Greater Luanda: Luanda coast · Greater Luandahot
Dry season May–Oct, rainy Nov–Apr; temperatures 22–30 °C (72–86 °F).Dry season May–Oct, rainy Nov–Apr; temperatures 72–86 °F (22–30 °C).
- Northern Angola: Northern Angola · Malanje, Uíge, M'banza‑Kongo areadry
Dry season May–Sep; cooler evenings; occasional rain in valleys Apr–Oct
- Southwest Angola: Lubango / Namibe coast · Southwest Angolabest weather
Dry season May–Oct: 20–30 °C (68–86 °F), low rain. Summer (Nov–Apr) can be hot and wet.Dry season May–Oct: 68–86 °F (20–30 °C), low rain. Summer (Nov–Apr) can be hot and wet.
- Luanda26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 0 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 0 rain days
- Benguela28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain days
- Cabinda27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 2 rain days
- Huambo24.6 °C (76 °F) / 7.8 °C (46 °F), 0 rain days76 °F (24.6 °C) / 46 °F (7.8 °C), 0 rain days
- Lobito26 °C (79 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 0 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 0 rain days
- Lubango23.6 °C (74 °F) / 7.9 °C (46 °F), 0 rain days74 °F (23.6 °C) / 46 °F (7.9 °C), 0 rain days
- M'banza-Kongo26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 2 rain days
- Menongue26 °C (79 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 0 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 0 rain days
- Mussulo Island26 °C (79 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 4 rain days
- Saint Martin of the Tigers26 °C (79 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 1 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 1 rain days
- Sumbe27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 1 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 1 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Angola
- Medium
- Prices · Angola
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Angola, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Great
May: Great
Crowds
Jun: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Jun: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
May: 2
June: Cacimbo: cool and grey in Luanda, clear in the south.
May: Dry season starts; good for Lubango and the falls.
Angola: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket
Where to go in June
Rated best or good this month
Southern highlands
Best weather of the year (Lubango, Serra da Leba, Tundavala)
Central coast
Best weather of the year (Benguela, Lobito, Baía Azul)
Interior plateau and north
Best weather of the year (Malanje, Kalandula, Huambo, Lunda provinces)
Cool, grey mornings.
Best months: May–Oct
Best months: May–Oct (dry season)
Best months: May–Oct
Best months: May–Oct
Best months: May–Oct (dry season, cooler temps)
Best months: May–Sep
Best months: May–Oct (dry season)
Best months: May–Oct (dry season, cooler sea)